Project Manager, Research and Evaluation

Washington, DC, United States

Be a part of a dynamic team whose work enriches the health of communities by strengthening city and county health departments. At the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), we are united by our work to improve our country's 3,300 U.S. local health departments. We represent the voice of local public health while striving to live out our core values of equity, excellence, participation, respect, integrity, leadership, science and innovation. We provide our employees with meaningful work, opportunities to learn and grow, a strong work/life balance, and a flexible, hybrid work schedule while being a part of a collaborative team.

We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. The Project Manager will join NACCHO at a time of dynamic growth. This position is important in the Programs Department.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is usually an individual contributor in a specific area of expertise and is accountable for professional functions and/or systems. Work at this level requires substantial knowledge in an area of specializationand both conceptual understanding and sufficient professional experience to work on complex assignments with minimal supervision. These assignments typically require originality and creativity in applying the knowledge and concepts of the area of specialization.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and monitoring project activities; identifying and responding to our funders and contractors needs; and facilitating contracting processes. The Project Manager will perform a wide variety of complex technical, management, financial and administrative tasks. The Project Manager must demonstrate a strong background in project management, administrative, and financial management principles and practices, including managing governmental contracts and procurement. The Project Manager will support overall project governance and direction. Duties shall focus on project activity, team organizational management and fiscal monitoring, control, team integration, change integration, and corrective action as needed.

The Project Manager will report to a Director or Senior Director. Work at this level requires substantial knowledge in the designated area, with both the conceptual understanding and sufficient professional experience to work on complex assignments with minimal supervision.

Competencies And Expectations

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Position Specific Duties

Establishes and maintains systems to monitor and streamline end-to-end process of grant and contract development, implementation, invoicing and close out.

Monitors grant/project and contract deliverables and timely expenditure of project finances in alignment with program activities and goals.

Liaises with grants management, finance and accounting departments to develop project management policies and procedures and clarify roles and responsibilities.

Provides technical and capacity building assistance to internal customers for effective operational and management of NACCHO awards.

Supports project budget management, forecasting and tracking in accordance with project work plans.

Supports roll-out of R&E Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure all necessary information and guidance for scope, budget, and compliance.

Holds quarterly project review to ensure projects are meeting the set outputs and goals, adhering to budgets and work plans.

Supports the strategic planning of the R&E team.

Collaborates with other NACCHO project managers to ensure alignment of NACCHO policies and procedures across the organizations.

Represents NACCHO at external project meetings related to their designated area of work.

Assists the Director/Senior Director in other matters as assigned. This may include supporting the design of team organizational and management systems and processes.

Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor's degree and certification in relevant professional field with a minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including a relevant certification. Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Spreadsheet and Word Processing software experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally required to sit.

Occasionally required to walk.

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to talk or hear.

Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb stairs.

Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate.

Salary Range: $79,040 - $83,970

SELECTION PROCESS

The selected candidate must reside in the Washington, DC Maryland Virginia (DMV) area within 30 calendar days of their start date.

We only accept applications that follow the electronic process. No phone calls please. This position is subject to background screening. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: PN 126 Project Manager.

https://naccho.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/bfe31f07-f7eb-a7f4-c3c2-6d63fe5e353f/apply?source=2877120-CS-2909

NACCHO Offers Generous Benefits Package Such As

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD insurances

15 days of paid vacation & 13 days of sick leave and other types of leave

403(b) Retirement plan,

Hybrid Remote Work Available

NACCHO is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

At NACCHO, our commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action seeks to ensure a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We respect and value work force diversity among all employees and all those with whom we do business.

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